Who We Are

The QAI Ventures Team is not just a group of individuals but a synergy of values and visions.

Rooted in collaboration, we believe in harnessing the power of collective effort to spearhead technological advancements.

We aim to empower startups by providing essential resources and support, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. We are committed to investing deeply in the success of our partners and maintaining integrity in every interaction.

Resilience is our cornerstone. We embrace challenges and learn from setbacks. We are constantly on a quest for game-changing ideas and solutions, always putting people at the forefront.

Transparency in our actions builds trust with partners and investors, while our dedication to sustainability guides us toward creating lasting impacts. Embracing diversity and inclusion, we understand that varied perspectives are the bedrock of groundbreaking innovations.

Above all, our life-long curiosity drives us to continuously learn and evolve, connecting us with those who share our values and strive to make a meaningful difference in the tech world.

Meet the Team

  • Alexandra Beckstein

    Alexandra Beckstein

    CEO & Co-Founder

  • Thomas Landis

    Thomas Landis

    COO & Head of Accelerator

  • Anca Albu

    Anca Albu

    CMO & Head of Platform

  • Marius Almstedt

    Marius Almstedt

    Chief of Staff
    VC & DeepTech Strategy

  • Tobias Denzler, PhD Phys.

    Tobias Denzler, PhD Phys.

    Head of Academic Relations

  • James Sanders

    James Sanders

    Accelerator Program Director

  • Sandra Holmegaard

    Sandra Holmegaard

    Office & Events Manager

  • David Yiptong

    David Yiptong

    Accelerator Director
    QAI Ventures Canada

  • Megan Lee

    Megan Lee

    Managing Director
    Quantum City

  • Saeed (Mohaghegh) Neyshabouri, MBA

    Saeed Neyshabouri

    Program Manager
    QAI Ventures Canada

Our Core Values

At the heart of our team lie these fundamental values, guiding every action and decision we make.
By adhering to these values, we create a culture of respect, innovation, and success, where every team member and partner can thrive.

Collaboration

Integrity

Innovation

Sustainability

Our Roots

Born out of the privately funded initiative of uptownBasel, and together with the QuantumBasel team, our vision is to unite the world during the global Quantum revolution.

Driven by the belief that it takes collaboration to develop technologies, we are building together a solid global Quantum community.